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Operatorâs Manual Leaf Blowers Model Series 650 IMPORTANT : READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning : This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest - covered , brush - covered or grass - covered land unless the engineâs exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws ( if any ) . If a spark arrester is used , it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator . In the State of California the above is required by law ( Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code ) . Other states may have similar laws . Federal laws apply on federal lands . A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department , P.O . Box 361131 Cleveland , Ohio 44136 - 0019 . MTD LLC , P.O . BOX 361131 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136 - 0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A . 770 - 10191E.fm FORM NO . ( 4 / 2004 ) Page: 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Maintaining Your Leaf Blower 7 Assembling Your Leaf Blower 5 Trouble Shooting 8 Operating Your Leaf Blower 6 Illustrated Parts List 9 Adjusting Your Leaf Blower 6 Warranty 12 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operatorâs Manual is an important part of your new leaf blower . It will help you assemble , prepare and maintain the unit for best performance . Please read and understand what it says . Before you start assembling your new equipment , please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below . A sample model plate is also given below . You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the leaf blower . This information will be necessary to use the manufacturerâs web site and / or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer . Copy the model number here : Copy the serial number here : MTD LLC P . O . BOX 361131 CLEVELAND , OH 44136 330 - 220 - 468310 www.mtdproducts.com 800 - 800 - 73 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from where it was purchased , without first contacting Customer Support . If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls , operation or maintenance of this unit , you can seek help from the experts . Choose from the options below : Visit mtdproducts.com for many useful suggestions . Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here . Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available . The answer you are The answer you are looking for could be just looking for could be just a mouse click away ! a mouse click away ! If you prefer to reach a Customer Support Representative , please call 1 - 800 - 800 - 7310 . The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine - related issues with regards to Engine performance , power - rating , specifications , warranty and service . Please refer to the engine Manual manufacturerâs Ownerâs / Operatorâs Manual , packed separately with your unit , for more information . 2 Page: 3

SECTION 1 : IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING : This symbol points out important safety instructions which , if not followed , could endanger the personal safety and / or property of yourself and others . Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine . Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury . When you see this symbol - heed its warning . WARNING : Engine Exhaust , some of its constituents , and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm . DANGER : This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual . As with any type of power equipment , carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury . This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects . Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death . 10 . Keep all guards and safety devices in place and General Operation operating properly . 1 . Read this operatorâs manual carefully in its entirety 11 . Exercise caution when operating blower . Do not allow the before attempting to assemble this machine . Read , discharge to point in the direction of bystanders or pets . understand , and follow all instructions on the machine 12 . If your machine should start making an unusual noise or and in the manual ( s ) before operation . Be completely vibration , immediately stop the engine , disconnect the familiar with the controls and the proper use of the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark machine before operating it . Keep this manual in a safe plug . Allow the machine to stop and take the following place for future and regular reference and for ordering steps : replacement parts . a . Inspect for damage . 2 . Your leaf blower is a powerful tool , not a plaything . b . Repair or replace any damaged parts . Therefore , exercise extreme caution at all times . Your c . Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure unit has been designed to perform one job ; to blow continued safe operation . leaves . Do not use it for any other purpose . 13 . Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn . Do 3 . Never allow children under 14 to operate the unit . not touch . Children 14 years and older should only operate under 14 . Do not allow leaves or other debris to build up on close parental supervision . Only responsible individuals engineâs muffler . The debris could ignite and cause a fire . who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should 15 . Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over be allowed to use your unit . carburetor air intake is removed , except for adjustment . 4 . Keep the area of operation clear of all persons , Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard . particularly small children and pets . Stop the engine 16 . Only use accessories approved for this machine by the when they are in the vicinity of the unit . manufacturer . Read , understand , and follow all 5 . Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during instructions provided with the approved accessory . operation and while performing an adjustment or repair , 17 . Only operate unit in good daylight . Do not operate unit at to protect eyes from debris or foreign objects that may be night or in dark areas where your vision may be impaired . thrown from machine . 18 . If situations occur which are not covered by this manual , 6 . Wear close fitting slacks and shirt . Shirt and slacks that use care and good judgment . Contact your dealer for cover the arms and legs are recommended . Do not wear assistance . loose fitting clothes or jewelry and secure hair so it is above shoulder length . They can be caught in moving Children parts . Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the 7 . Do not operate the unit while under the influence of presence of small children . Children are often attracted to the alcohol or drugs . blowing activity . Never assume that children will remain 8 . Never place your hands or any part of your body or where you last saw them . clothing near rotating parts . Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times . Never insert your hands , fingers , 1 . Keep children out of the work area and under the feet , or any other part of your body or clothing into the watchful eye of a responsible adult other than the discharge or air intake openings as the rotating impeller operator . inside the housing can cause serious injury . 2 . Be alert and turn the unit off if a child enters the area . 9 . Never operate unit without directional discharge chute 3 . Never allow children under the age of 14 to operate the and plastic impeller guard properly affixed to unit . These leaf blower . devices shield the operator from accidental contact with the rotating impeller . 3 Page: 4

9 . To reduce fire hazard , keep engine and muffler free of Service leaves , grass , and other debris build - up . 1 . Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels . 10 . Clean up fuel and oil spillage . Allow unit to cool at least 5 They are extremely flammable and the vapors are minutes before storing . explosive . 11 . Before cleaning , repairing , or inspecting , make certain 2 . Store fuel and oil in approved containers , away from heat the impeller and all moving parts have stopped . and open flame , and out of the reach of children . Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep wire away from 3 . Check and add fuel before starting the engine . Never spark plug to prevent accidental starting . Do not use remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running . flammable solutions to clean air filter . Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling . 12 . Keep all nuts , bolts , and screws tight to be sure the 4 . Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled equipment is in safe working condition . gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire 13 . Never tamper with safety devices . Check their proper or explosion . operation regularly . 5 . Extinguish all cigarettes , cigars , pipes and other sources 14 . Do not alter or tamper with the engineâs governor setting . of ignition . The governor controls the maximum safe operating 6 . Never refuel unit indoors because flammable vapors will speed of the engine . Overspeeding the engine is accumulate in the area . dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to 7 . Never store the machine or fuel container inside where other moving parts of the machine . there is an open flame or spark such as a gas hot water heater , clothes dryer or furnace . 8 . Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide , which is an odorless , tasteless and deadly poisonous gas . WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY : Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read , understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine . NOTE : Not all safety labels shown may apply to your leaf blower . WARNING REVOLVING BLADES - KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ALL SAFETY GLASSES OPENINGS . DO NOT REMOVE SHOULD BE BLOWER EXHAUST OR STAND WORN IN FRONT OF DISCHARGE 2542 AREA WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING . S30003 4 Page: 5

SECTION 3 : OPERATING YOUR LEAF BLOWER â¢ Move the choke lever on engine to CHOKE WARNING : Read , understand , and follow position . ( A warm engine may not require choking . ) all instructions and warnings on the â¢ Move the throttle control on engine to FAST machine and in this manual before position . operating . â¢ Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle ( rope Gas And Oil Fill - Up will pull slightly harder at this point ) . Let the rope Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in rewind slowly . the separate engine manual packed with your leaf â¢ Pull rope with a rapid , continuous , full arm stroke . blower . Read instructions carefully . Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle , let the rope return to the starter slowly . Repeat until engine WARNING : Use extreme care when han - starts . dling gasoline . Gasoline is extremely â¢ When engine starts , move choke control gradually flammable and the vapors are explosive . to RUN position . Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running . Extinguish ciga - rettes , cigars , pipes , and other sources of Stopping Engine ignition . â¢ To stop engine , move throttle control lever to OFF position . Starting Engine â¢ Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine . â¢ Attach spark plug wire to spark plug . Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is NOTE : See your engine manual packed with your unit fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark for more detailed instructions . plug . See engine operatorâs manual . SECTION 4 : ADJUSTING YOUR LEAF BLOWER WARNING : Do not at any time make any Height Adjustment adjustments without first stopping engine The height adjustment crank is located on the right and disconnecting spark plug wire . hand side of the leaf blower . â¢ Turn the crank clockwise to raise the discharge Two - Way Discharge chute . The leaf blower can be adjusted to discharge toward â¢ Turn the crank counterclockwise to lower . the front of the unit or to the side . â¢ Simply push down on the handle and swing door toward the front to discharge out the side or swing door to the side to discharge out the front . Handle Figure 4 Directional Discharge Engine Adjustment Refer to the separate engine manual for engine adjustment instructions . Figure 3 6 Page: 7

SECTION 5 : MAINTAINING YOUR LEAF BLOWER Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush . Keep WARNING : Before performing any mainte - the cooling system ( blower housing area ) clean to nance or repairs , stop the engine , wait permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine until the machine comes to a complete performance and life . Be certain to remove all grass , stop , disconnect the spark plug wire and dirt , and combustible debris from muffler area . ground against the engine to prevent unin - tended starting . Storing Your Leaf Blower Lubrication â¢ Clean the equipment thoroughly . Wheels : Rear wheels are provided with light oil â¢ Wipe equipment with a oiled rag to prevent rust . bearings . Lubricate by placing a few drops of SAE 30 oil â¢ Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage on each bearing once a season . instructions . â¢ Store unit in a clean , dry area . Do not store next to Engine : Follow the separate engine manual packed corrosive materials such as fertilizer . with you unit for lubrication instructions . â¢ For more compact storage , store unit in the Engine shipping position with the upper handle folded Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine toward engine . See ASSEMBLY section for details . maintenance instructions . WARNING : Never store the machine or â¢ Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate fuel container indoors where there is an engine manual packed with your unit . open flame , spark , or pilot light such as on â¢ Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal a water heater , furnace , clothes dryer , or conditions . Poor engine performance and flooding other gas appliance . usually indicate that the air cleaner should be serviced . To service the air cleaner , refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit . â¢ The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season . Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each leaf blowing season . 7 Page: 8

MANUFACTURERâS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR : The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with e . MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States , its possessions United States , its possessions and territories . and territories , except those sold through MTDâs authorized channels of export distribution . â MTD â warrants this product against defects in material and f . Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts . workmanship for a period of two ( 2 ) years commencing on the g . Transportation charges and service calls . date of original purchase and will , at its option , repair or replace , free of charge , any part found to be defective in No implied warranty , including any implied warranty of materials or workmanship . This limited warranty shall only merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose , apply if this product has been operated and maintained in applies after the applicable period of express written accordance with the Operatorâs Manual furnished with the warranty above as to the parts as identified . No other product , and has not been subject to misuse , abuse , express warranty , whether written or oral , except as commercial use , neglect , accident , improper maintenance , mentioned above , given by any person or entity , alteration , vandalism , theft , fire , water , or damage because of including a dealer or retailer , with respect to any product , other peril or natural disaster . Damage resulting from the shall bind MTD . During the period of the warranty , the installation or use of any part , accessory or attachment not exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product approved by MTD for use with the product ( s ) covered by this as set forth above . manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage . The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale . MTD material and workmanship for a period of thirty ( 30 ) days from shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or the date of purchase . Normal wear parts include , but not damage including , without limitation , expenses incurred limited to items such as : batteries , belts , blades , blade for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for adapters , grass bags , rider deck wheels , seats , snow thrower rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted skid shoes , shave plates , auger spiral rubber and tires . product . HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE : Warranty service is available , Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE , through your local authorized incidental or consequential damages , or limitations on how service dealer . To locate the dealer in your area , check your long an implied warranty lasts , so the above exclusions or Yellow Pages , or contact MTD LLC at P.O . Box 361131 , limitations may not apply to you . Cleveland , Ohio 44136 - 0019 , or call 1 - 800 - 800 - 7310 or 1 - In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the 330 - 220 - 4683 or log on to our Web site at amount of the purchase price of the product sold . Alteration www.mtdproducts.com . of safety features of the product shall void this warranty . This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the You assume the risk and liability for loss , damage , or injury to following cases : you and your property and / or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product . a . The engine or component parts thereof . These items may carry a separate manufacturerâs warranty . Refer This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the to applicable manufacturerâs warranty for terms and original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased conditions . as a gift . b . Log splitter pumps , valves , and cylinders have a HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY : This separate one year warranty . limited warranty gives you specific legal rights , and you may c . Routine maintenance items such as lubricants , filters , also have other rights which vary from state to state . blade sharpening , tune - ups , brake adjustments , clutch adjustments , deck adjustments , and normal IMPORTANT : Owner must present Original Proof of deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or Purchase to obtain warranty coverage . exposure . d . Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer . MTD LLC , P.O . BOX 361131 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136 - 0019 ; Phone : 1 - 800 - 800 - 7310 , 1 - 330 - 220 - 4683